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National STEM Festival U.S. Edition 2027

EXPLR PBC / National STEM Festival

Hybrid Nationwide eligible U.S. regions; online first-round, Champions Washington DC October 2027 Apr 11, 2027

EXPLR-run National STEM Festival honors up to 64 students for original science/engineering work, with judging and October 2027 DC showcase including approved travel/hotel/meals package for selected champions.

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Opportunity overview

The basic program facts and participation format.

Opportunity type: Research
Subtype: Research Competition
Academic field: STEM Research, Invention, Social Impact
Format: Hybrid
Location: Nationwide eligible U.S. regions; online first-round, Champions Washington DC October 2027
Application status: Opens Soon

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Eligibility & access

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Grades eligible: Grades 7–12, individual project only; team projects ineligible
Age requirements: Age 13 or older by April 11 2027
Citizenship: U.S. citizenship explicitly NOT required
Residency: Ordinarily resident of one of 56 eligible U.S. competition regions; home-school and DoDEA allowed
Other requirements: Grades 7–12, individual project only; team projects ineligible

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Application

Deadlines and required materials can change between program cycles.

Application opens: Jan 11, 2027
Main deadline: Apr 11, 2027
Application requirements: Single original individual research/innovation project, anonymized <=3-page PDF <=5MB, downloadable <=2-minute video, written project responses, parent/guardian details if under 18. Submission must be prepared before starting online form.

Recorded costs and support. Conditional coverage is not an aid award.
Expense	Amount	Coverage	Details
Application fee	$0.00	No charge	$0; official entry rules Cost source
Program fee	$0.00	Not applicable	Not Applicable; award contest Cost source
Housing	Unknown	Unknown	Not Applicable for online entry; any winning event stay is conditional Cost source
Meals	Unknown	Unknown	Not Applicable for entry; winner meal coverage depends on organizer Cost source
Travel	Unknown	Unknown	No travel required for online entry; selected finalists may attend in-person Cost source
Local transportation	Unknown	Unknown	No amount or conditions recorded. Cost source
Materials	Unknown	Unknown	Entry free. Champion/guardian travel and lodging only within terms; IDs, personal costs, optional activities and taxes not covered. Cost source
Required equipment	Unknown	Unknown	No amount or conditions recorded. Cost source
Other mandatory costs	Unknown	Unknown	No amount or conditions recorded. Cost source
Deposit	Unknown	Unknown	No amount or conditions recorded. Cost source

Recorded costs and support. Conditional coverage is not an aid award.

Expense

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Application fee

$0.00

No charge

$0; official entry rules Cost source

Program fee

$0.00

Not applicable

Not Applicable; award contest Cost source

Housing

Unknown

Not Applicable for online entry; any winning event stay is conditional Cost source

Meals

Unknown

Not Applicable for entry; winner meal coverage depends on organizer Cost source

Travel

Unknown

No travel required for online entry; selected finalists may attend in-person Cost source

Local transportation

Unknown

No amount or conditions recorded. Cost source

Materials

Unknown

Entry free. Champion/guardian travel and lodging only within terms; IDs, personal costs, optional activities and taxes not covered. Cost source

Required equipment

Unknown

No amount or conditions recorded. Cost source

Other mandatory costs

Unknown

No amount or conditions recorded. Cost source

Deposit

Unknown

No amount or conditions recorded. Cost source

Hello, I am interested in National STEM Festival U.S. Edition 2027. Could you confirm the following for the current cycle? 1. What is the required housing cost for the current cycle, and can it be waived or covered? 2. What is the required meals cost for the current cycle, and can it be waived or covered? 3. What is the required travel cost for the current cycle, and can it be waived or covered? 4. What is the required local transportation cost for the current cycle, and can it be waived or covered? 5. What is the required materials cost for the current cycle, and can it be waived or covered? 6. What is the required required equipment cost for the current cycle, and can it be waived or covered? 7. What is the required other mandatory costs cost for the current cycle, and can it be waived or covered? 8. What is the required deposit cost for the current cycle, and can it be waived or covered? 9. What must I pay before attending? Is any deposit credited toward fees, and when are reimbursements paid? Thank you.

National STEM Festival U.S. Edition 2027

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